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Inflatable decorative structure with a light system and a diffusing member

  • US 8,469,538 B2
  • Filed: 01/21/2011
  • Issued: 06/25/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/21/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An inflatable decorative system, comprising:

  • an inflatable bladder assembly comprising an inflatable bladder having a first aperture for introducing media into the inflatable bladder;

    a light system comprising;

    a light assembly comprising;

    a light source;

    a base; and

    a bypass activating system extending downwardly from the base;

    a socket assembly dimensioned to receive via insertion at least a portion of the base of the light assembly;

    a bypass mechanism positioned within the socket assembly comprising a conductive element having a pair of arms, wherein one or both of the arms of the conductive element are moveable between a first and second position;

    wherein the bypass activating system causes one or both of the arms to move to a first position to cause current flow through the light assembly upon insertion of the bypass activating system into the socket assembly; and

    wherein upon removal of the bypass activating system from the socket assembly the current flow is bypassed around the light assembly and through the socket assembly;

    a second aperture disposed on the inflatable bladder assembly configured to receive at least a portion of the light system; and

    a covering to a least partially cover the inflatable bladder assembly.

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